Environmental Specialist Job at Kinross Gold Corporation, Fairbanks, AK

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  • Kinross Gold Corporation
  • Fairbanks, AK

Job Description

Located approximately 26 miles from the City of Fairbanks, Fort Knox is a centre of excellence for the Company as one of the few cold weather heap leach facilities in the world. Fort Knox celebrated its 25-year anniversary in 2021, and has produced over 8.5 million ounces since it began operation. In 2020, Kinross acquired Manh Choh – a project expected to commence production in 2024 and process ore at Fort Knox.

Fort Knox prioritizes being a strong contributor to the State and local communities, and since 2001, has helped support more than 300 community partners and has contributed more than US$25 million to the Alaska Mental Health Trust.

Job Description

Assist with the implementation of programs and procedures to ensure environmental compliance for Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. Participate in the development of environmental management plans, monitoring plans, and permit applications. Responsible for data management including on-site document and corporate portal document management.

Job Responsibilities

1.    Develop, revise, and update environmental management plans, monitoring plans, and other environmental documents as required by permits and for management of environmental programs in accordance with the requirements of Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. and the corporate office.
2.    Preparation of regulatory reporting including Title V and Title 1 semi-annual and annual air reports, APDES monthly and annual discharge reports, Toxic Release Inventory reporting, APMA reporting etc.
3.    Oversight and maintain obligation tracking system for permits, agreements, and regulations required by regulatory agencies and the corporate EHS Management System.
4.    Manage environmental sections of Fort Knox portal to ensure compliance with standards and policies of Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc. and the corporate office.
5.    Maintain sampling and monitoring databases for water, air quality, and other permit requirements to provide reports required for permit compliance.
6.    Assist with field-level reclamation activities and revegetation of disturbed areas.
7.    Assist with the training of site personnel in environmental compliance issues.
8.    Assist Environmental Technicians in performing environmental monitoring and sampling in accordance with approved permits and monitoring plans.
9.    Assist with environmental studies and projects conducted at all sites.
10.    Maintain a competent level of knowledge of environmental permit conditions and environmental regulations applicable to the site.
11.    Participate in development and implementation of plans and studies for permitting new projects.
12.    Compliance with all company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to safety, confidentiality, and environmental policies.
13.    Punctuality and regular attendance is required.
14.    Meet or exceed established performance expectations set by management.
15.    Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the state.
16.    Work safely in all areas and identify potential safety hazards and work with management to correct them.
17.    Work without significant risk of harm to self and others.
18.    Willing to be on an on-call schedule on a one-week rotation (Friday evening to Monday morning and week nights every four to six weeks).
19.    Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

  1. Employee must have sufficient education to read and write instructions, perform simple mathematical calculations, and keep records.
  2. BA or BS degree in engineering, (preferably environmental, civil, or mining), natural resources management, or biological sciences.
  3. One to three years environmental management experience in an industrial setting (preferably mining).
  4. Strong background in environmental engineering or sciences.
  5. Storm Water Management experience with AK-CESCL or similar certification 

Skills

Ability to develop and update environmental documents (Project descriptions, EMP, SPCC Plan, SWPP Plan, etc.).
Basic knowledge of all phases of mining and milling operations as well as environmental monitoring and sampling.
Working knowledge of the provisions of all environmental permits and regulations.
Willingness to work outdoors, often in adverse weather conditions, is required.
Ability to work well with mine site personnel in various departments and positions throughout the site.
Working knowledge and skills with a P.C. utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Must have solid verbal and written communication skills.
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with others in a team environment and also as a member of the management team.
Capable of wearing negative pressure air-purifying respirators.
Ability to function within the qualifications outlined in the attached physical demands sheets.
Must be available for shift work, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
Progression through wage scale is contingent upon satisfactory completion of attached checklists.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Environmental Superintendent 

Legislative Requirements

US work permit required

Language Requirements

English

Travel Requirements

Ability and willingness to travel

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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